Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has scheduled his visit to the iconic Taj Mahal today as a part of his India tour to boost bilateral ties in key areas. He will be welcomed by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during the visit.

In order to ensure that sufficient security arrangements are put in place on account of Netanyahu’s arrival, the Taj Mahal has been closed for the general public by the Agra administration.

“Foolproof security arrangements are going to be in place for the VIP visit,” told Amit Pathak, Agra district police chief, to the press.

A notice for Taj’s closure for public viewing from 10:20 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesday, was issued by Superintending Archaeologist for Agra circle of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dr. Bhuvan Vikram. Even the ticket windows were shut down an hour ahead of the Israeli PM’s visit.

Reportedly, after his Agra visit, Netanyahu will go back to New Delhi on the same day and then fly to Ahmedabad and then to Mumbai on Wednesday. Buzz also has it that Yogi Adityanath will have lunch with Netanyahu at Hotel Amar Vilas in Agra.

It has been a trend that almost all VIPs and delegates from foreign countries visit the Taj Mahal and admire its grandeur and beauty and at the same time strengthen their ties with India. The Israeli PM’s visit to Taj Mahal has been scheduled for 11:20 AM, and he will leave the site after an hour.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has scheduled his visit to the iconic Taj Mahal today as a part of his India tour to boost bilateral ties in key areas. He will be welcomed by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adity...